He Never Loved Me

Nnenna's frantic breathing slowed, her wide eyes locking onto his. Finally, someone seemed to believe her.

"Mummy Courage... Mummy Courage is going to die if I don't save her," she whispered, her voice trembling but steadying with each word.

Ikenna didn't flinch. He didn't laugh or dismiss her like the others. Instead, he turned to the nurse holding the injection, his tone razor sharp. "Where is Nurse Courage?"

The nurse swallowed hard, his hands shaking. "Sh-she left after her shift," he stammered, clearly unnerved.

Ikenna turned back to Nnenna, his focus unwavering. He crouched slightly, meeting her eye to eye, his voice quieter now but full of purpose.

"You're saying she's at No.1* Ring Street, Cotton Road, East Side of the city? And she's in trouble?"

Nnenna nodded feverishly, her head bobbing like a child seeking reassurance.

"Yes... yes!" she said, her voice breaking as desperation poured through her.